Founding of the OVIT consortium
Stichting Overleven met Alvleesklierkanker is founded
Launch of the campaign ‘Support Casper’
Start collaboration with LUMC
First million of donations
Opening clinic Erasmus MC
Start collaboration with AMC
Purchase of NanoString
Five million of donations
100 Casper Runners run the Rotterdam Marathon
First Haven Charity Gala with a record proceeds of 1.3 million euros, including a particularly appreciated donation from the De Roo family for the construction of the virus production facility in the Erasmus MC
Support Casper ensures a breakthrough in virus production: unique collaboration makes construction of ATMP units in Erasmus MC possible. Guarantee for the construction of four ATMP units at Erasmus MC, the first virus production facility in an academic center in Europe
Approval given to support the tumor immunopathology laboratory (TIP lab) for the period 2019 – 2022
First patients treated with dendritic cell therapy
Commitment to financing Strati-vir project
Opening TIP Lab
First lustrum year
Corona pandemic causes cancellation of all promotions and events.
First digital collection in November during pancreatic cancer awareness month.
Corona pandemic continues. Many events and promotions cannot take place in the first half of 2021.
Support Casper organizes corona-proof OAK I participate activation in which the Netherlands moves for research against pancreatic cancer.
October 9 – Support Casper Lustrum Gala yields record proceeds of € 1.197.960,-
Aida Farshadi succeeds in developing a 3D model based on the tumor cells of pancreatic cancer patients who are resistant to chemotherapy. This model (also called organoids) makes researching the effect of new treatment methods faster, easier and free of animal testing.
Research by Dr. Fleur van der Sijde provides insight into whether or not the most commonly used chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer (FOLFIRINOX) is effective. Based on her results, a follow-up study has been started to offer patients a more tailored treatment in the future and to prevent unnecessary, heavy chemo.
First edition of Tour de Pancreas organized together with the Eck Roosen Foundation. We conquer Mont Ventoux on foot and by bike.
Already 18 million euros in donations.
The new production space for ATMPs was put into use at the Erasmus MC in September.
Support Casper Gala raises €1,002,000.
On the first day of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month we launched the magazine: 'Over Leven met alvleesklierkanker'. A glossy magazine about living with pancreatic cancer. But above all about love, comfort and connection.
The farewell symposium of Prof. Dr. takes place on Friday, October 27. Casper van Eijck at the Erasmus MC. He also received a royal decoration from Minister of VWS Ernst Kuipers.
Erasmus MC introduces Dr. Nigel Kooreman as the successor to Prof. Dr. Casper van Eijck. In his new position, Nigel Kooreman will also be closely involved in ongoing research and our Foundation.
The documentary ‘Tegengif’ premiers on television on March 11. The documentary shows how Prof. Dr. Casper van Eijck continues to fight determinedly against the disease and for his patients. - Director: Martijn Nijboer Broadcaster: BNN VARA
Dendritic cell therapy the right direction for pancreatic cancer: Journal of Clinical Oncology publishes research results.
The fourth edition of Tour de Pancreas raises €190,475.
Follow-up study of dendritic cell therapy possible thanks to a grant from the KWF.